12Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments

Faceoffs: Neutral Zone

Neutral Zone, Team Systems
A few Neutral Zone Faceoff options that have worked well for me in the past Neutral zone faceoffs are a good time to get a little more aggressive than maybe you otherwise would be. Here are a few "more aggressive" options I like to throw in every once in a while to catch the other team off guard. Enjoy!
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12Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 7 Comments

Faceoffs: Defensive Zone

Defensive Zone, Team Systems
A few Defensive Zone Faceoff options that have worked well for me in the past I like to have VERY structured positioning and responsibilities in my defensive zone play––including faceoffs!! This particular set-up will leave you in great position for a breakout if we win the draw, and great position for defensive zone coverage if we lose the draw. Either way we are covered! This set-up also allows for a few "more aggressive" options that I like to use every now and then to catch the other team off guard. Enjoy!
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12Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments

Penalty Kill: Forecheck

Special Teams, Team Systems
Two variations of the "T" Penalty Kill Forecheck I've always been a fan of the "T" PK Forecheck. If done correctly, it is very effective at stopping the other team's breakout, and causes a lot of turnovers in the neutral zone. Over the years, I've developed a slightly "beefed up" version of the "T" Forecheck, that is more aggressive, and just as safe (if not, safer!). In this video, I show you both versions. As you'll see in the video, the second version can actually cause a lot of offensive-zone turnovers and odd-man rushes... ON YOUR PK!! Enjoy!
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11Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Penalty Kill: Defending Against an Umbrella

Special Teams, Team Systems
The Umbrella is a tricky power play set-up to defend against. Here's a quick discussion on what I think works, and what doesn't work... The Umbrella is a very effective power play set-up (which is why so many higher-level teams use it!). In order to defend against the Umbrella, your team will need a more complex PK set-up than the Simple Box, or either version of the Wedge +1. Your players will also need highly developed tactical skills such as angling and taking away passing lanes. Enjoy!
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11Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Penalty Kill: Expanded Wedge +1

Special Teams, Team Systems
The Expanded Wedge +1 is strategically very similar to the "Sagging" Zone Arrow d-zone coverage The Expanded Wedge +1 is even more aggressive than the Wedge +1, and is very similar to the "Sagging" Zone Arrow defensive zone coverage set-up. You need fast players that anticipate well to use this one, but if executed properly, it can be extremely effective. Remember, if the opposing team brings a second man to the front of the net, you either have to switch to a different PK system, or concede one of the passing lanes. Enjoy!
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